11 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    5 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 4

Subject

Music

Working pattern

Part time: Casual – 1 day per week, with potential for additional hours

Contract type

Casual

Hourly rate

£25 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

Priory School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Peripatetic Music Teacher to join our thriving Music Department.

We are particularly interested in applicants with experience teaching strings and woodwind instruments. Experience in teaching singing and piano would also be desirable, although this is not essential.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have experience teaching music to students aged 11–16.

  • Be confident teaching both individual pupils and small groups.

  • Inspire and nurture young musicians, encouraging them to develop their skills and confidence.

  • Support students in preparing for performances at school events, concerts and recitals.

  • Have a genuine enthusiasm for music education and a commitment to helping young people achieve their potential.

What the school offers its staff

Priory School has a vibrant and successful Music Department, based in Southsea, Portsmouth, with a strong tradition of live performance and musical celebration. We currently have a number of students waiting to begin lessons, alongside opportunities to lead after-school music clubs.

Priory School is a mixed 11-16 School with around 1240 students on roll situated in the heart of Southsea. Our pupils come from a very wide range of backgrounds and our community is truly comprehensive, harmonious and dynamic. Priory School is proud to be part of the Bohunt Education Trust.

Applicants will be asked to complete the Equal Opportunities Google Form which will be forwarded on receipt of application. This will enable us to promote equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. Without the data we cannot measure the impact of any steps we take to eliminate inequality. This form will not be shared with the selection panel and only be used for monitoring purposes. Please note we do not accept CV’s.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@priorysouthsea.org

Closing Date: Friday 16 October 2026

Interview Date: Week Commencing 19 October 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Priory School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1278 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Priory School website
Email address
recruitment@priorysouthsea.org
Phone number
02392819115
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Priory School is a mixed 11-16 School with around 1200 students on roll situated in the heart of Southsea. Our pupils come from a very wide range of backgrounds and our community is truly comprehensive, harmonious and dynamic. Priory School is proud to be part of the Bohunt Education Trust and we have been graded as a good school (Ofsted November 2022).

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